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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows a mix of names and numbers with unclear context. Readable items include references to a person named Alice Oakie, a club or group, and a monetary figure around 9.50. The rest remains too garbled to determine event or outcome.
Reading of the town notes reports that thirty-five new street lights were added to the city grid. Deputy Coroner investigates a farm fire fatality as cold weather deepens. District broadcasts list wartime programming and schedules across NBC CBS and MBS networks.
City Council approved a lighting program advising Safety Director Richard Rossbacher to install thirty five new street lights and increase candlepower to 260 at key intersections on routes into the city. Additional units will be placed at listed points along Center and Wright streets, East Columbus avenue, West Wayne street, and near the hospital driveway among others as part of upgrading main routes.
London reports heavy German air raids on Birmingham and London last night. Weather blunted Luftwaffe striking power, causing minimal damage and casualties despite Berlin sources noting a large-scale assault with 25 large aircraft seen over Birmingham.
On December 4 25 years ago the Oscar II sailed from New York harbor bound for Europe as Ford’s Peace Ship seeking to bring home soldiers from the trenches by Christmas. The voyage carried an odd mix of passengers amid a unique chapter in American history.
Premier Ion Antonescu orders expropriation of oil pipelines pumping stations and reservoirs including Alfeol estate. The Mig Romulo Americano company, owned by Standard Oil, faces loss of hundreds of thousands invested as expropriation proceeds.
Berlin reports a lone Nazi submarine sinks six British armed merchant vessels totaling 41 500 tons as long range Nazi bombers hit a 4000 ton cargo ship 250 miles northwest of Ireland. Italian high command says two British warships were torpedoed by planes and submarine. London notes Britain may resort to broader air raids and fuel center rehabilitation measures as shipping losses rise.
Washington December 4 Chairman Dies announced the House Committee on Non-American Activities will issue four more papers before January 3. He named one on Italians and another on general propaganda by fall agents, with two others not identified. Previous papers covered alleged German and Russian activities in the United States. One paper will discuss unwitting German propaganda subsidies by the post office department.
Aboard USS Mayrant at sea off the Florida coast President Roosevelt travels with cruiser Tuscarora and five destroyers. The voyage details remain undisclosed though headed toward the Caribbean, with little chance of fishing during the trip. Meanwhile in Tamaqua a mangled body was found and police say the death appears self inflicted after a dynamite blast.
Washington reports indicate a significant upcoming decision in the aid-for-Britain program. Officials stress limited details while noting the talks involve major strategic material shipments and wartime logistics.
Deputy Coroner R Lawrence Davison closed his inquiry into Mrs. Sara Velma Tripp 57 wife of David O Tripp RD 1 Spring Creek who died from third degree burns shock and exposure after a farm house fire early Tuesday morning at a dwelling just west of Deeread Town on the Spring Creek Garland road An explosion and gas accumulation in a coal stove kitchen caused flames forcing her to flee the burning home She died at Corry hospital about noon and a certificate of death was issued Death occurred at 12 20 yesterday Carl Ralph Tripp 21 son was wounded but not seriously Three other children Marion 19 Lionel 16 and Bisle 14 escaped by leaping from second story windows all suffered shock and exposure Father and older brother likewise exposed.
Company A will likely depart for Indiantown Gap military reservation for one year's training on Sunday January 19. The unit will assemble at the state armory and travel to Indiantown Gap, with a 10 day expected stay, weather permitting. The company, with four officers and 84 men at departure, will reach full war strength of six officers and 217 men at Indiantown Gap and may fill 18 vacancies including 46 sergeants and 135 corporals through early promotions.
Penn State will offer defense-related night extension courses for up to 10,000 men under a federal program. Courses in engineering drafting metallurgy testing and production engineering will be taught by extension services with the college of engineering. Nearby towns include Of City Warren Greenville Hideaway DuBois and Emporium with classes starting January 15 in three hour sessions three times weekly for 24 weeks.
Two persons were killed and six injured when the huge all road exposition building at the New York World's Fair collapsed. The structure, visited by thousands during the busy fair period, suddenly gave way and trapped several workers.
Reports say Italian resistance in Albania near Porto Edeta and Avgirovastro is collapsing with capture of both cities expected soon. Greek forces press toward Porto Edeta with advances within about a mile of the port, while Italian troops allegedly hold some sectors amid artillery counterattacks. Other Greek units push toward the Albanian capital from the opposite front as the Albanian resistance thins.
Hollywood reports Orson Welles has completed his debut film, shedding 40 pounds and a surge of publicity. The celebrated “Wonder” and his “Man From Mars” broadcast drew national attention, now establishing him as a recognized figure in the entertainment world.
The region endures a record cold spell with temperatures dropping to 13 and 14 degrees in places. A Midwestern snow swath moves east, bringing heavy snowfall across Somerset County and prompting warnings for mountain and Turnpike corridors. Officials expect lingering frigid conditions, with more snow and a warming trend only briefly, as forecasters predict a brief moderation before another cold snap.
A medical advisory board for District No. 11 in Pennsylvania was appointed, listing psychiatrists, nose and throat, orthopedist, radiologist and other specialists. The appointment, announced for the Pittsburgh area, aims to streamline the selective service process by coordinating medical reviews across Evie Crawford Warren Me Kenn Forest Jefferson Clarion and nearby counties.
A dangerously severe deer hunting season has raised the death toll to fifteen with reports of hunters dying from gunshot wounds and heart attacks amid zero weather and heavy snows. Notable losses include 16 year old Alma Swanson and 80 pound doe killed by Helen Tilch, while other hunters such as George Aiketts and Mrs James Shaver are named for their game as search parties extend into remote woods near Warren and Clearfield counties.
Washington reports Morgenthau said the United States would aid Britain with financing and ship sales. The briefing noted Britain may receive 42,000 aircraft and bombers, as nine top officials met to assess aid, with the maritime commission approving vessel sales to Britain.
Gambrin County Treasurer Emlyn Jones announced delinquent taxes totalling about 20,998 dollars. He urged owners to pay promptly to avoid penalties. The notice cautions taxpayers to settle debts before penalties accrue and stresses action on delinquent accounts.
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